counterweight

配重、平衡锤、秤锤

The crane lowers a huge counterweight to keep the arm steady.

起重机放下巨大的配重，让吊臂保持稳定。

制衡力量、抗衡的力量比喻

A strong opposition acts as a counterweight to government power.

强而有力的反对党是政府权力的制衡力量。

抗衡、制衡、平衡较少用

Higher exports could counterweight the drop in domestic demand.

出口增加或许能抵销国内需求下滑的影响。